2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1649260688 MD
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RICHARD ASHACK, MD

Dermatology Physician in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
14
Medicare Part D claims · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD ASHACK, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 14 claims .

What stands out: RICHARD ASHACK, MD filed 14 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD ASHACK, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RICHARD ASHACK, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/21/2005

NPI 1649260688

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

14 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Dermatology Physician share within Michigan

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

RICHARD ASHACK, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1649260688. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RICHARD ASHACK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1740 E PARIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49546, with a listed phone of (616) 949-5600. NPI 1649260688 was issued on 10/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASHACK most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 14 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1740 E PARIS AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Provider Details

NPI 1649260688
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/21/2005

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD ASHACK, MD. To verify RICHARD ASHACK, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

14
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14
Total Day Supply
318
Generic Drug Cost
$177

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46

Dermatology Physician Overview

How RICHARD ASHACK, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD ASHACK, MD's 14 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Michigan

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ASHACK.

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD ASHACK, MD's specialty?
RICHARD ASHACK, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD ASHACK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD ASHACK, MD wrote 14 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD ASHACK, MD located?
RICHARD ASHACK, MD is located at 1740 E PARIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49546. Phone: (616) 949-5600.
What is RICHARD ASHACK, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD ASHACK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649260688, issued on 10/21/2005.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does RICHARD ASHACK, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD ASHACK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 14 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD ASHACK, MD's credentials?
RICHARD ASHACK, MD's NPI is 1649260688 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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